Crosley Agitation Failure

Top-load Crosley washer fills but will not agitate; motor hums or makes no sound.

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Safety Warning

This repair may involve working with high voltage components or water connections. Always unplug the appliance before removing any panels.

If you are not confident in your ability to perform this repair safely, we strongly recommend contacting a professional technician.

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Possible Causes

Worn agitator dogs or splines, broken drive belt (belt-drive models), failed lid switch, defective drive motor

How to Fix / Troubleshooting

Safety first: Unplug the washer and turn off water.

Check lid switch:

  • On many Crosley top-loaders, the washer will not agitate with a failed lid switch. Open and close the lid; listen for a click. Test the switch for continuity and replace if faulty.

Inspect agitator and drive:

  • Remove the agitator cap and bolt. Lift the agitator out and inspect the agitator dogs (small plastic pawls) for wear. Replace if rounded or broken.
  • On belt-drive models, remove the rear or bottom panel and inspect the drive belt. Replace if broken, cracked, or glazed.

If the lid switch, agitator dogs, and belt are good, the drive motor or transmission may be at fault and may require professional diagnosis.

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Repair Difficulty

Medium 3/5

Required Part

Lid Switch / Agitator Dogs / Drive Belt
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